There an important connection between Visa refusal and citizenship by investment (CBI). Normally a visa refusal from UK/Schengen is seen as red flag when screening candidates for their background. It is the no.1 mistake made by many citizenship investors – they automatically assume they can apply for CBI programs concealing visa denials. The visa denied information are recorded electronically and…
The Origins of Investment migration, that is offering residence or citizenship in recognition of a financial contribution to the government, predates far back as Ancient Greece. Within pre-modern Europe, it was relatively common to grant citizenship and residence in cities for a specified fee. Some of these pecuniary channels extended into the twentieth century, as was the case with Liechtenstein.…
Citizenship by investment (CBI) and residence by investment (RBI) schemes allow third-country nationals (TCN) to obtain residence or citizenship in a host country in exchange for a passive financial contribution that may include government bonds, real estate, or bank deposits. They are also known otherwise as investment migration programmes, immigrant investor programmes and economic citizenship programmes. The global market for…
New restrictions for those who apply for St Lucia citizenship by investment program. These new rules will come into effect from Dec 1, 2021. Here is a quick summary of new update.. New regulations require banks to charge applicants mandatory “client screening fee” of $1000 for background checks Transfer of funds will not be accepted from high risk countries listed…
Seychelles has unique beauty and world renowned holiday destination. The Government has shown a major commitment towards continuous tourism, infrastructure development to support foreign investments. Investment laws have been enacted in Seychelles in order to encourage and protect investments. The Government maintains that certain economic activities are doable and affordable to the Seychellois investors and businesses, therefore such economic activities shall…
The Government of St Kitts and Nevis has signed new visa waiver agreements expanding the diplomatic footprint across the global in an effort to strengthen the St Kitts passport power, augmenting economic and cultural ties that would be mutual benefit of their citizens. State of Palestine – Reciprocal visa waiver agreement signed on Oct 12, 2021 in Belgrade by Hon…
Grenada manages one of the most family friendly investment migration programmes in the world by allowing a multitude of family members to be included on one CIP application. The CBIU will accept incomplete applications as long as they include the documents required for the due diligence assessment of everyone on an application, who is 17 years or older. Here are…
The Vanuatu Citizenship Commission has officially opened the REO program to invest in real estate for citizenship by investment. This third option for the CBI program was launched on 26 Aug 2021 The Citizenship (Real Estate Option) Program was enacted under section 13F of the Citizenship Act [CAP. 112] and Citizenship (Real Estate Option Program) Regulation Order No. 93 of…
Golden visa programs first of all residency programs an do have certain restrictions for some candidates who are ineligible to apply. To get a residence permit or visa approved some restrictions apply. Golden visa programs run in more than 20 european states and the most popular schemes are Portugal, Greece and Spain. Ineligible candidates 1. EU/EEA nationals EU and EEA…
The Caribbean states attract international migrants with beautiful beaches, tropical climate and natural diversity. The list includes holidayers, and notable people owning homes and vacations alongside of tax free benefits. The COVID-19 pandemic has generated significant changes in mobility, migration and tourism patterns in the region. The pandemic has generated significant changes in mobility, migration and tourism patterns in the…
